Infrared thermography measured body surface temperature and its relationship with rectal temperature in dairy cows under different temperature-humidity indexes

This study was conducted to determine the physiological response of acute heat stress in Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan (KUB) and Walik chickens with four different HSP70 gene haplotypes (H1', H1, H2, and H3). Acute heat stress is carried out at 35°C for one hour. The data was analyzed based on rectal temperature measurements, distribution of body surface temperature (head, neck, body, and leg area), hormone levels (corticosterone and triiodothyronine), and time of panting. Body surface temperature is detected using infrared thermography. The results showed that haplotype H1 Walik chicken is more susceptible to heat stress based on the rectal temperature. In contrast, H1' haplotype Walik chicken released more heat through the body surface in the leg area. Keywords: heat stress, hormone, KUB chicken, infrared thermography, walik chicken

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Feasibility Study on the Use of Infrared Thermography to Classify Fattening Pigs into Feeding Groups According Their Body Composition

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s20185221 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (18) ◽

pp. 5221

Author(s):

Alexandra Lengling ◽

Antonius Alfert ◽

Bernd Reckels ◽

Julia Steinhoff-Wagner ◽

Wolfgang Büscher

Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Body Surface ◽

Nitrogen Inputs ◽

Ultrasound Measurements ◽

Fattening Period ◽

Body Surface Temperature ◽

Fattening Pigs ◽

Measurement Spot

Fattening pig husbandry and associated negative environmental impacts due to nitrogen inputs by ammonia emissions are current issues of social discussion. New resource-efficient feeding systems offer great potential to reduce excess nutrient inputs into the environment. Using ultrasound measurements, fattening pigs can be divided into performance groups based on their backfat/muscle ratio to feed them according to their nutritional needs. Ultrasound measurements are not suitable for practical use, so alternatives have to be found. As a non-invasive, contactless method, infrared thermography offers many advantages. This study investigated whether infrared thermography can be used to differentiate between “fat” and “lean” animals. Two evaluation methods with different measurement spot sizes were compared. During a fattening period, 980 pigs were examined three times with an infrared camera. Both methods showed significant differences. Body surface temperature was influenced by factors like measurement spot size and soiling of the animals. Body surface temperature decreased (−5.5 °C), while backfat thickness increased (+0.7 cm) in the course of the fattening period. Significant correlations (R > |0.5|; p < 0.001) between both parameters were found. Differentiation between “fat” and “lean” animals, based on temperature data, was not possible. Nevertheless, the application of thermography should be investigated further with the aim of resource-efficient feeding. The results of this feasibility study can serve as a basis for this.

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A Pilot Study Into the Utility of Dynamic Infrared Thermography for Measuring Body Surface Temperature Changes During Treadmill Exercise in Horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science ◽

10.1016/j.jevs.2017.12.010 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 62 ◽

pp. 44-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Maria Soroko ◽

Kevin Howell ◽

Krzysztof Dudek ◽

Izabela Wilk ◽

Monika Zastrzeżyńska ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pilot Study ◽

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

Treadmill Exercise ◽

Temperature Changes ◽

Body Surface Temperature

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Quantifying body surface temperature differences in canine coat types using infrared thermography

Journal of Thermal Biology ◽

10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.03.004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 82 ◽

pp. 18-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Claire J. Kwon ◽

Cord M. Brundage

Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

Body Surface Temperature

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Using infrared thermography to measure the body surface temperature of crossbred cows and calves in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology ◽

10.31893/2318-1265jabb.v7n3p132-136 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 132-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Carvalho Cinara da Cunha Siqueira ◽

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Souza Ananda Cordeiro ◽

Ferreira Heberth Christian ◽

Rocha Júnior Vicente Ribeiro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

Arid Region ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

The Body ◽

Crossbred Cows ◽

Body Surface Temperature ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Semi Arid

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Fluctuation of Body Surface Temperature in Calves during Transportation using Infrared Thermography

Journal of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association ◽

10.12935/jvma.67.125 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 67 (2) ◽

pp. 125-128

Author(s):

Shinichi SAKAKIBARA ◽

Shozo ARAI ◽

Yohji HUKUI ◽

Hiroshi SAWADA

Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

Body Surface Temperature

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Changes in Body Surface Temperature Associated with High-Speed Treadmill Exercise in Beagle Dogs Measured by Infrared Thermography

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani11102982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 2982

Author(s):

Maria Soroko ◽

Wanda Górniak ◽

Kevin Howell ◽

Paulina Zielińska ◽

Krzysztof Dudek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

High Speed ◽

Treadmill Exercise ◽

Physiological Status ◽

Beagle Dogs ◽

Surface Temperature Change ◽

Body Regions ◽

Body Surface Temperature

Evaluation of body surface temperature change in response to exercise is important for monitoring physiological status. The aim of the study was to assess the influence of high-speed treadmill exercise on body surface temperature using infrared thermography (IRT) in selected body regions of healthy Beagle dogs, taking into account gait and recovery time. Thermographic images of the dogs were taken before exercise (BE), after walk (AW), after trot (AT), after canter (AC), just after second walk (JAE), 5 min after exercise (5 AE), 15 min after exercise (15 AE), 30 min after exercise (30 AE), 45 min after exercise (45 AE), and 120 min after exercise (120 AE). Body surface temperature was measured at the neck, shoulder, upper forearm, back, chest, croup, and thigh. Statistical analysis indicated the highest temperature at the upper forearm, shoulder, and thigh, and the lowest on the croup, back, and neck. The peak values of surface temperature in all ROIs were at AC and JAE and the lowest at 120 AE. The study demonstrated that body surface temperature was influenced by high-speed physical exercise on a treadmill and IRT was a viable imaging modality that provided temperature data from specific body regions. The proximal forelimb and hindlimb were the most influenced by exercise.

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Using Infrared Thermal Imaging to Study the Response of Athletes to Overload Training

Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics ◽

10.1166/jmihi.2020.3097 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1967-1973

Author(s):

Jingfei Wang ◽

Laurence Grant

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Creatine Kinase ◽

Surface Temperature ◽

Infrared Thermography ◽

Body Surface ◽

Physiological Response ◽

Sports Injury ◽

The Body ◽

Overload Training ◽

Body Surface Temperature

Objective: To study the changes of body surface temperature of Taekwondo athletes during overload training, and provide new ideas and means for athletes to evaluate their body response after overload training. Methods: The infrared thermography technique was used to monitor the body surface temperature of the chest and abdomen of the Taekwondo athletes, and the changes of body surface temperature were observed. The experiment used Beckman automatic biochemical analyzer to determine creatine kinase (CK) index. The experiment used the RPE scale to test the self-fatigue sensation. On the training day, the training starts at 9:00 am every day and the training is completed in 2 hours. The training starts at 14:00 in the afternoon and the training is completed in 2 hours. The morning training requires a minimum heart rate of 130 beats/min, and keeps it for more than 30 minutes. The training end time is 11:00; afternoon training requires a minimum heart rate of 170 beats/min, and maintained for more than 30 minutes, the training end time is 16:00. Results: The athletes’ sports injury parts increased significantly after exercise, which can indirectly reflect the athlete’s physical fatigue reaction state after overload training. Body surface temperature has a good consistency with creatine kinase (CK), heart rate, and body function response, indicating that body surface temperature values can replace creatine kinase (CK), heart rate, and self-physiological response, indicating that infrared thermography can be accurate. The physiological response status after overload training was assessed. Conclusion: The thermal imaging camera can accurately identify and analyze the injury and physiological response status of athletes. Infrared thermography studies show that the body surface temperature of athletes has a certain correlation with (CK); the body surface temperature and physiological fatigue response of athletes have certain Correlation law; the body surface temperature of the athlete has a correlation with the heart rate; the body surface temperature of the athlete’s sports injury site after the sports injury is significantly increased, which indirectly reflects the physical fatigue response of the athlete after overload training.

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